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Police find £80,000 cannabis factory in Darwen
ALMOST £80,000 worth of cannabis was found at an ‘extremely professional’ factory inside a terrace house. Police raided the rented home in Blackburn Road, Darwen, just before midnight on Thursday where they found around 200 mature plants in four separate
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Blackburn shoplifter makes donation to charity as punishment
A SHOPLIFTER caught red-handed today donated £10 to charity rather than face prosecution. The 59-year-old man from Blackburn was stopped by security after stealing a £1 chocolate bar from PoundWorld in The Mall this afternoon. Police
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Accrington arsonist jailed for five years
AN ARSONIST has been jailed after a blaze ripped through flats and a pub leading people to flee for their lives. Russell Hartley, 47, of Wellington Street, Accrington was sentenced to five years after pleading guilty to arson recklessly endangering
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Burnley teenager cleared of rape
A TEENAGER has been cleared of twice raping a middle-aged woman who was on a night out in Burnley. Reece Renton, 19, was found not guilty of two charges of rape, after a trial at Burnley Crown Court. The defendant, of Pine Street, Burnley, had denied
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Mum shaken by kitchen fire at Burnley home
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a Burnley home last night when a kitchen fire got out of control. A 33 year-old woman had left food under the grill at her detached home in Shore Avenue, Harle Syke, while she was upstairs feeding her baby. The fire,
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Barnoldswick divided by superstore plan
BATTLE lines have been drawn by residents and traders over plans to build Barnoldswick’s first superstore. Tesco unveiled plans to build the supermarket on part of the L&P Springs site, in Ravenscroft Way, off Skipton Road, at the beginning of the
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Jimmy Mac to receive MBE at Burnley opener
Clarets legend Jimmy McIlroy will receive his MBE at the first game of the new season at Turf Moor. Instead of a trip to Buckingham Police to pick up the prestigious gong, the man known as Jimmy Mac will receive the honour at Turf Moor on the
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Van moved and torched by vandals in Burnley
A VAN parked outside a house was pushed away and torched by vandals last night. The LDV Pilot van had been left in Mansergh Street, Burnley, at 8.40pm. But the owner got a knock on his door just after midnight from a neighbour reporting the van
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Review: Legally Blonde The Musical :@ Empire, Liverpool
By Vicki Stockman. THIS much fun shouldn’t be legal. Like, okay you guys, you may totally be thinking ‘whatever’ about a musical that is so unashamedly camp, pink and blonde, but don’t judge a book by its cover. The story of Elle
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What's on: Hyndburn Mela and Community Festival 2011
This year's Hyndburn Mela and community festival takes place on July 24. There will be some marquees offering children's activities such as face painting, henna art, nail painting and bracelet making. There will also be several artists
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Review: The Outlying Fells of Lakeland, by Alfred Wainwright and Frances Lincoln
THIS is a revised edition of the last of Alfred Wainwright’s pictorial guides to the Lakeland Fells, featuring the 56 ‘foothills’. The updating was carried out by Chris Jesty, who helped Wainwright with the maps for two of his large-format
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Lancashire's top cop linked with Met job
LANCASHIRE’S Chief Constable Steve Finnigan has been tipped to replace his former boss Sir Paul Stephenson as Met Commissioner. The top job in UK policing is vacant after Sir Paul stepped down last week as the latest casualty of the phone hacking
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Review: Dream Trigger, Nintendo 3DS, £39.99
The 3DS has already had its detractors, mainly over the will it/won’t it induce nausea argument. Well, if there’s a game that uses all the effects to the point of reaching for the bucket, it’s this. Featuring more than 50 stages that
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Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, Xbox 360, £49.99
So it’s all over, bar any new cash-spinning initiatives by JK Rowling. The Harry Potter franchise has come to a close and so we can forgive some indulgence of all things boy wizard. What we can’t do is bump up the score of this film-game tie-in
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Parking fears over prayer room plan at Blackburn community centre
A CAMPAIGN against a community centre has been launched by residents. Plans have been submitted from the Beardwood and Lammack Muslim Society to build a two-storey building containing prayer room, library, meeting rooms and function rooms.
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Review: Captain America: Super Soldier, PS3, £49.99
Comic book fans will recognise this release as something of a rarity. While the Batmans and Spider-Mans of this world pop up on your consoles with alarming regularity, Captain America bides his time — it was the 1990s when he had his last arcade outing
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Oswaldtwistle iron bar man jailed
A MAN who armed himself with an iron bar in Oswaldtwistle town centre has been jailed. Blackburn magistrate heard a police officer had already stopped at the scene and the man wielding the bar said he had armed himself because another man had been
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Man faces trial over burglary and crash in Accrington
A 43-year-old man has appeared in court following a collision in Union Road, Oswaldtwistle involving a stolen BMW. James Jools, of Bishop Street, Accrington, is charged with burglary at a house in Russell Street and theft of the BMW, car keys and a
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Bravery honour for Blackburn fire rescue team
TEN firefighters who rescued a family whose home had been firebombed have been commended for their bravery. Abdullah Mohammed and his wife Ayesha were killed in the incident in London Road, Blackburn, in October 2009. Their children Siddiqah and
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Food is on the menu for new book of East Lancashire poems
FOOD, glorious food is the theme of a new poetry anthology featuring work from East Lancashire writers. Published by independent publisher Clitheroe Books Press, the anthology will contain 13 poems celebrating all-things food. It is being published
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Blackburn woman claimed benefits alongside work
A 40-YEAR-OLD woman who was claiming benefits failed to notify the authorities when she got a job. Blackburn magistrates heard housing and council tax benefits were being paid to Tracey Holden by Blackburn with Darwen Council – which was also
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Thieves target parked vehicles in Ewood
Cars and vans parked overnight on the Fernhurst estate off Jack Walker Way, Ewood, had windows smashed and property stolen in a spate of crime. Headphones were stolen from an unlocked car in Eckersley Close, and another five vehicles were broken into
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History boost for Ribble Valley children's charity
A CHILDREN’S charity has been given a funding boost to restore its family history archive. Child Action Northwest in Wilpshire, one of Lancashire’s oldest established children’s charities, has been handed a £39,200 grant from the Heritage Lottery
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Man has ear lobe bitten off in fight at Rawtenstall bus station
A MAN had part of his ear bitten off during a fight on a street in Rawtenstall. The victim required a number of stitches at hospital to reattach the lobe of the ear after the incident at Rawtenstall bus station. The two men, who had both been drinking
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Review: Beginners (15)
Christopher Plummer delivers one of the finest performances of his illustrious career in Mike Mills’s heartbreaking comedy drama inspired by the writer-director’s relationship with his own father. Los Angeles-based illustrator Oliver Fields (Ewan
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Review: Horrible Bosses (15)
97 mins. Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis, Charlie Day, Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Aniston, Colin Farrell, Donald Sutherland, Lindsay Sloane, Jamie Foxx. Director: Seth Gordon. For some people, work is a means to an end: pay the mortgage, fund the
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Review: Ruchi Bangla, Blackburn
THE better half has a theory that a good curry can do wonders if you’re coming down with a cold. So with the shivvers beginning to take hold, I was sent off in search of a hot one. The Ruchi Bangla has never let me down in the past,
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What's on: Dark Satanics
FRESH light is being shed on Burnley’s own “dark satanic mills” with an illuminating event on July 22. Work is under way to create a new public square, in Sandygate, in the shadow of the mills which made East Lancashire’s fortune. Now
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Review: Apprentice Final, BBC1
AND so the waiting is over and the geek has inherited the earth, or a huge investment from Lord Sugar at least. Yes, Tom took the Apprentice title, bringing to an end another cracking series that has been compulsive viewing from the start. For once
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Help shape the future of Pendle leisure
SPORTS enthusiasts in Pendle are being asked to help shape the future of leisure services as spending cuts loom. The council is reviewing facilities including Marsden Park Golf Course, Pendle Leisure Centre, Pendle Wavelengths, Inside Spa, Seedhill
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What's on: Sandi Thom
SINGER Sandi Thom has rescheduled her Blackburn gig for July 24. The Scottish singer, who had a huge hit with her debut I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair), was originally scheduled to appear on Easter Sunday. Tickets
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Padiham blaze victim still ‘critical’
A WOMAN who was rescued from a house fire in Padiham is still in a critical condition. Margaret Jackson, 55, was found unconscious in an upstairs bedroom at her semi-detached house in Windermere Road on Sunday night. The blaze started in the downstairs
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Blackburn Rovers weekend debate
EVERY week throughout the summer, the Lancashire Telegraph will be posing a topical question to Blackburn Rovers supporters over the comings and goings at Ewood Park. This week's question is: With all the speculation surrounding Steve
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Rossendale ski slope handed to new team
THE new operators of Ski Rossendale took over the site this week revealing plans for a ‘friendly, community-run centre’. Social Enterprise Ski Rossendale Ltd have now taken over the running of the dry ski slope, which has operated since 1973. Director
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Telecoms company donates new bus to Burnley school
A TELECOM firm poised to move its call centre from India to East Lancashire is forging links with the community after donating a Variety Sunshine Coach to a special school. New Call Telecom, which is moving part of its operation from Mumbai
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Blackburn Rovers heartened by season ticket sales
BLACKBURN Rovers have urged fans to help keep Ewood Park a fortress this season after insisting they are encouraged by this summer’s season ticket sales. With just three weeks to the big kick-off – at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday
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Councillors’ duty to the voters
Some of our local coun-cillors now appear to think that the voter’s complaints come second best to all other duties they take on with our council. These other duties, ie committees, member for highways or regeneration etc, now seem to take precedence
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Padiham Bliss girls return to limelight with Our Lady Muse
TWO former members of Padiham girl band Bliss, who toured with Steps in the ’90s, have joined a new girl band after 10 years. Former Bliss girls Laura Heyworth and Marie Atkinson, who quit the highly-rated group just days after appearing at
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Our care system penalises savers
Regarding the cost of nursing homes, if you’ve got more than £23,000 you foot the bill. Why do we pay NHS insurance and taxes whilst working, then face means- testing on cash we’ve saved? It makes you wonder why you save any cash at all. If you
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Plight had me lost for words
If you get dropped in the middle of a jungle, tell us you’re lost; if you get dropped in the middle of a desert, tell us you’re lost. But, Mrs C Fielding (LT, July 19), don’t tell us you got lost walking around Blackburn’s new market. If that’s
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Graduate, 84, gets our salute
FORMER Regimental Sergeant Major James Alan Beet is an inspiration to us all. At the age of 84 he has just graduated from Blackburn College’s University Centre with a well-earned degree in Fine Art. As the oldest person to ever gain the qualification
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Future of North West Ambulance Service
NORTH West Ambulance Service says a public consultation has revealed overwhelming support for its plans to become a foundation trust in 2012. People were asked to comment on the trust’s vision and values, plans for the next five years, membership proposals
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Burnley band pucker up for the big time
A DEAL has been signed to bring a Burnley hard rock band’s latest offering to the masses. New label Rocksector Records have pledged to take the profile of Exit State to the next level, following the release of ‘Black Veins’ at the start of
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East Lancashire travellers: We just want somewhere to stay
THERE have been several illegal travellers camps in East Lancashire in the last few week, causing an outcry from nearby residents. We spoke to one family from the travelling community about their lifestyle. A FAMILY of travellers has hit
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Blackburn Rovers appoint new academy doctor
BLACKBURN Rovers have appointed Chris Dalton as the club's new academy doctor. Dalton, 41, is a partner at the Sabden and Whalley Medical Group and replaces Chris Mowbray after 12 years service. Dalton will be responsible for looking after
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Hyndburn schools bid for academy status
TWO schools in Hyndburn are pursuing plans to convert into academies. The Department for Education is currently considering applications from St Christopher’s CofE High School in Accrington and All Saints CofE Primary School, Clayton-le-Moors
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Accrington's new officer has honour for Hyndburn arrests
A NEW officer has taken charge of the neighbourhood policing team in Accrington. Sgt John Kennedy, 40, once gained a Chief Constable's Commendation for outstanding work following a high number of arrests. He said: “I am extremely pleased to be joining
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Blackburn Rovers winger joins Inverness
Blackburn Rovers winger Aaron Doran completed his switch to Inverness Caledonian Thistle yesterday. The Dublin-born youngster has made a permanent move to the SPL side, managed by Terry Butcher, after a successful loan spell last season. The fee
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Mobile print ID scanners to be used by Lancashire Police
HANDHELD fingerprint devices have been issued to police in Lancashire to help identify suspects within two minutes. The £1,500 Mobile Identification (Mobile ID) devices are being rolled out by the National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA)
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School golf event in memory of Darwen man, 23
THE memory of a young Darwen man who died tragically will live on through his favourite sport. Craig Higgs, aged 23, died after being hit by a taxi in Bolton in April. Now Turton School, where he was a pupil, is to honour his memory
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Friends cycle for East Lancashire Hospice charity
FOUR pals will be cycling nearly 130 miles next Sunday for the Raise the Roof appeal — which now stands at £54,000. Rob Mason and Steven Howard, of Blackburn and brothers Nick and Neil Hirst, of Colne will be tackling a Leeds and Liverpool
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Ramsbottom mum’s gratitude over pushchair theft
A MUM has been inundated with offers of help after her son’s special needs pushchair was stolen. Our story last week told how a thief took the buggy from outside Louise Carroll’s home in Nuttall Lane, Ramsbottom. It belonged to her 14
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Haslingden swimming pool protesters at meeting
PROTESTERS greeted councillors arriving for a meeting in Rossendale amid fears that plans to build a new swimming pool in Haslingden are about to be scrapped. Plans for a £3.2m pool at the sports centre have been put on hold by the council
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I walk past people without saying ‘hello’
I’m going to meet the Queen, I boasted. ‘Give her my salaams’ came the reply. It is strange that despite how depressing things can get we all still love her majesty. I’m not exactly sure what we would do without her? Last week I wasn’t here
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Rawtenstall skateboard park appeal takes off
A CAMPAIGN has been launched by young people in Rawtenstall to establish a skate park for the town. Members of the Grafick skate team say they are forced to travel out of town to indulge in their passion for in-line skating. Not
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Kean in meet with Blackburn Rovers' owners
Blackburn boss Steve Kean met with Rovers owners Venky’s yesterday as he looked to clear up the situation in the transfer market, with no new signings believed to be imminent. Argentine striker Hugo Pavone is likely to move elsewhere after
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Bus company launches route between East Lancashire and Yorkshire
A SERIES of new walks have been devised to take in the historic hinterland between East Lancashire and Yorkshire. And each of the treks is just a short hop away from a bus stop, as part of the initiative launched by public transport operator
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Designs for Burnley's multi-million pound business parks unveiled
DESIGNS for two major business parks which could create hundreds of jobs in Burnley have been unveiled. Burnley Knowledge Quarter is set to be created behind UCLan’s Burnley campus, in Princess Way. Located on the former household waste
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Review: Leffe - Brune
Leffe Brune is a dark abbey beer weighing in at a hefty 6.5 per cent. Pouring an intense ruby colour with a decent head, it has a spicy aroma to it, which is very much evident in the first mouthful. The spicy initial taste gives way
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Blackburn footballers claim world record in 75-hour charity match
AMATEUR footballers proved their love for the game when they smashed a world record with a 75-hour non-stop match. But at the 11th hour it was touch and go whether they would be hailed record-breakers after organisers were forced to add on
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East Lancashire artist, 84, becomes university's oldest graduate
AN 84-YEAR-old former soldier who is the oldest person to graduate from Blackburn College’s University Centre has given an insight into army life through his degree work. And now former Regimental Sergeant Major James Alan Beet will have his
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Police shut down Nelson 'party house'
A HOUSE branded a 'nightmare' by neighbours after a string of rowdy parties has been closed by police. Officers joined forces with council officers to shut down 82 Fir Street in Nelson after months of serious nuisance and disorder. Aziel
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Blackburn bride late after hire car mishaps
A COUPLE said they had to rush their vows in a 15-minute wedding ceremony after a series of hire car mishaps. Because bride Angela Banks was so late, the wedding march was played as she and husband Kevin LEFT St Peter’s Church in Mill Hill.
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Plans in place for first ever Clitheroe Pudding Festival
HEAVENLY desserts are needed for the first ever Clitheroe Pudding Festival. Budding bakers of cakes, scones, biscuits and puddings of all varieties are being asked to come forward and cram Clitheroe Parish Church Lower Hall with treats.
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Crown Green: Big names in Alex Classic final
THE line-up for Sunday’s final of the Alexandra Classic features three former winners as Brian Duncan, Geoff Hilton and Paul Sutcliffe take their place in the Scottish and Newcastle sponsored event. Play on Sunday starts at 5.30pm at the Dukes Brow green
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Crown Green: Holders win again to retain crown
It was a case of déjà-vu at Colne Cricket Club when Chris Livesey and Dave Walker retained their crown in the Philip Wright Memorial Doubles Competition. Sixteen pairs took part, starting in heavy rain but finishing in July sunshine. The quarter
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Blaze at former Blackburn bar
A FIRE was started inside a former bar in Blackburn town centre early this morning. The empty North Bar building in Town Hall Street, was broken into and set alight just after 3am. Fire crews used breathing apparatus to enter the premises, ventilation
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Golf results - July 22
* Rishton Ladies Medal and Charity competition – 1st: Nikki Clarke 84-10-74; 2nd: Margaret Syme 103-23-79; 3rd: Donna Westall 98-17-81 Presidents Prize – 1st: Nikki Clarke 84-10-74; 2nd: Donna Westall 92-17-75; 3rd: Shirley Haworth 106-30-76
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Alicia’s county call
Wilpshire teenager Alicia Stebbings has been drafted into the Lancashire team to play in the North Region Junior Jamboree at Furness GC, in Cumbria, on August 3 & 4.
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Open bid for local pair
Pleasington’s Nikki Foster and Chorley-based Emily Taylor head to final qualifying at Panmure on Monday in a bid to reach this year’s Ricoh British Open Championship. The Lancashire and England colleagues will hope to be among the top 16 players winning
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Nelson lads romp to league win
NELSON Golf Club junior captain Ben Short fronts the team that swept to victory in the Blackburn & Darwen Junior Town League by 49 points – five clear of nearest challengers Wilpshire. The league – comprising 10 teams from East Lancashire –
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Hurst in English hope at Woburn
JON Hurst will lead East Lancashire’s charge at next week’s English Amateur Championships as the Pleasington ace bids to improve on his excellent quarter-final finish of 12 months ago. The 25-year-old made his major breakthrough last year when
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Appeal for ladies
Rishton Golf Club are appealing for new members to their ladies section. They meet every Monday, from 6-6.30pm, at the club car park.
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Lamb misses the cut
Wilpshire’s Joey Lamb missed the cut at the halfway stage of the English U18 Boys Strokeplay Championship following two rounds of 77 at Broadstone GC, in Dorset.
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First win for Kris
Kris Sutcliffe of Crompton & Royton GC landed his first Cleveland Srixon Northern Order of Merit event victory at the weekend when he captured the Royton Sword. A two-under-par 68 was good enough for the 39-year-old one handicapper.
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Title number 12 for Nelson's Uttley
Nick Uttley claimed his 12th club championship title at Nelson Golf Club when he beat Craig Fort 4&3 in the final. It is now 25 years since the former Lancashire ace and 2002 Harold Ryden Trophy champion won his first title and in the years since, he
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Kalinic seeks Blackburn Rovers exit
NIKOLA Kalinic is determined to quit Ewood Park this summer as he attempts to force an end to his Blackburn Rovers torment. The £6million Croatian striker has told Rovers he sees no future for himself in East Lancashire and sources close to
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Howe wants to hang on to Eagles
Burnley boss Eddie Howe is determined not to lose any more of his current crop of Clarets after sanctioning the sale of Chris Iwelumo to Watford earlier this week, following Graham Alexander’s departure earlier this summer and Clarke Carlisle’s move to
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Burnley insist there’s no bid for Rochdale striker
STRIKER Chris O’Grady is not a summer transfer target for Burnley. The 6ft 3ins Rochdale front man was this week linked with a move to Turf Moor. But, although Burnley are in the hunt for a forward, I understand there is no interest from